FORENSIC BIOLOGY (BIO 345)

Term: Fall 2016

Faculty

	Holly Boettger-TongShow MyInfo popup for Holly Boettger-Tong
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Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM (8/15/2016 - 12/7/2016) Location: MAIN MUN 131
Thu, 3:00 PM - 5:45 PM (8/15/2016 - 12/7/2016) Location: MAIN MUN 131
Mon, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (12/12/2016 - 12/12/2016) Location: MAIN MUN 131

Description

345: Forensic Biology.
Goal: The course will require students to apply fundamental cell biological, biochemical, histological, physiological and molecular biology principles and techniques to the analysis of trace materials that are typically found at crime scenes.
Content: This course will emphasize critical thinking and problem solving skills and will reinforce the importance of accuracy in laboratory science experiments. Course material will cover the biochemical, physiological and molecular basis of forensic methods and case studies will be used to contextualize the use of forensic biology techniques as they are applied to crime scene investigation and conservation biology. Laboratory exercises will include histological analysis of plant, animal and human tissues, basic and forensic serology techniques and forensic DNA analysis.
Taught: Fall, alternate years
Prerequisites: BIO 110 and BIO 112
Credit: 4 hours, cross-listed as FSC 345.